How to convert 5 8/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 5 8/1, represent a value that can also be expressed as a decimal (which can make certain calculations and comparisons easier to perform).

Step-by-step conversion of 5 8/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 5 × 1 = 5
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 5 + 8 = 13
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 13 ÷ 1 = 13

So the mixed number 5 8 1 as a decimal is 13.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 13/1.